Why the 1.4T VW Jetta / Golf beats the competition! (ea211)

The ea211 1.4 TSI Volkswagen Jetta / Golf TSI has a tiny motor with a big heart. This little VW 1.4L beats the Honda Civic 2.0L and 1.5T and the Honda CRV ! More TORQUE and more horsepower per liter. Less displacement more kick. Best daily driver with an actual gearbox and push start. The auto trans beats the Honda CVT . The 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016 Volkswagen Jetta 1.4L Turbo (TSI) is a beast our town / city .
Best gas mileage out of a Volkswagen EVER .... ( Wellll.... after the TDI VW Jetta / GOLF )
I forgot to mention.... THIS Volkswagen is a TORQUE MASTER
" There is no replacement for displacement "
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[@kevindavis5260]

💯 This car moves, even without the tune. I’m still waiting on mine, but I’ve been impressed for over the year I have had my 17, thanks Chris!

[@MK6CHRIS]

I got you fam! Enjoy this little torque monster! The low end power is so much fun. Also, random question, would you like to see a 2019 manual VW Golf R on the channel?

[@Saavere5000]

Same! I've takin mines up to 130 effortlessly... (17 tsi se) Closed course of course.. 😉

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@Saavere5000 ****closed course in Mexico **** I haven’t topped mine off yet but I want too!

[@mk6ftp593]

@@MK6CHRIS getting my IE Intake manifold kit on Sep 10th trying to get taken to Gapplebees?

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@mk6ftp593 yes please! I'll take an L for my channel . Content is content lol. I thought you were away?

[@robinleach5693]

yea the car is actually insane, i mean the engine is decently reliable if you take care of it just replace the timing belt at like 150k miles and your set thats literally the only major maintenance, to me the best part is the 8speed automatic its literally a toyota transmission for cars like the rav4 and camry, yet its offered in this vw jetta, the value is out of the roof, and looks are subjective of course but, you black out the vw logo and put on black wheels and your car looks like a 40k audi

[@MK6CHRIS]

100% agree with you mate . This car can and will rack up miles

[@levistoker4569]

I’ve had this car about a year now, and im in love. You’re absolutely right about all of it.

[@MK6CHRIS]

Thank you!! ENJOY!!

[@nine0two949]

Cant wait to go stage 2 in mine! Love the vids man keep it up

[@MK6CHRIS]

You'll enjoy it ! Just make sure it's the right decision for you! And hey thank you so much. I got weekly car videos here that I try my very best on

[@antoinecalve2522]

Nice vid as always, keep going man 😤💙

[@MK6CHRIS]

Thank you so much for your continued support. It truly helps a ton. Next week I'll have an Infiniti Q60 car review! I just needed an easy video for this week.

[@kyleansley]

exactly why I just bought a stock 6 speed jetta. Nearly prius mpg but is truly a drivers car.

[@MK6CHRIS]

Good choice!! Definitely looks better too

[@joseolmeda2936]

Just bought a 2017 VW Jetta SE TSI 5 Speed manual and it goes. Looking into making it faster. Great video!!!

[@MK6CHRIS]

Enjoy it! I have a lot of videos on here to help

[@joebloggs4362]

Even though I have an EA211 1.4T as my daily driver too, you can't say this car crushes the competition until you look at the dyno charts. Where and how much are key attributes to a good engine, you can't take max figures without reference to where in the rev range those values are obtained.

[@MK6CHRIS]

good point. I mean we make more hp with a smaller motor which is huge and we make torque before anyone else with a smaller motor n turbo which is also a win. doing more with less is all i meant

[@StayFrostyFlakes]

Another fire video 🔥🤌🏼

[@MK6CHRIS]

Thanks fam ! I try. TBH Not my best work but next week I should hopefully have a sick car review of a new Infiniti Q60

[@StayFrostyFlakes]

@@MK6CHRIS Hey bro it’s original content. KZbin needs more of it haha. Can’t wait for the Q video!

[@WaffleIronSunday]

My beautiful 2021 got 48mpg on the way home from work the other night. I feel like I'm going to drive this car until the doors fall off.

[@MK6CHRIS]

That is INSANE! This is definitely a great daily driver. I am going to do the same thing. I want 250k miles at least

[@Schanny17]

Please have a Look at the Turbo. Here in Europe we have one from MHI. Mitsubishi heavy Industries. Maybe the reason why all the turbo issues are gone ✌️ you are right with the engine. No chain.. No problems. Just change the oil all 15000km to keep the pistonrings clean. Oil only with vw 50400 is mandatory. I recommend Mobil 1. German engine with american oil. Best of both worlds 😍 Kind regards from germany

[@MK6CHRIS]

Yes we have a different turbo here in the States! Awesome motor nonetheless! I change my oil every 5k miles here for best results. But I use the oem VW/Audi oil. Cheers! Thanks for sharing

[@houstoner]

I picked one up a month ago, and I already love it. Almost got a Subaru, but I didn't want CVT. This little motor pulls! And it is efficient. I don't drive mine hard, but I did feel a type of way leaving work Friday and floored it on a green light. It spun the tires 😂

[@MK6CHRIS]

😂 yep it’ll spin every time ! Enjoy the mpg. Definitely the better choice over the Subaru cvt

[@hidefgaming6611]

A supercharger on a 1.4l Jetta is INSAAAAANE. I have a mk7 and am now thinking about doing this

[@MK6CHRIS]

It would but those in the eu that had it stock, blew them up often

[@TranceCore3]

I got a 2016 tsi and I love driving it. I haven't done anything to the motor but man just something about it that makes me wanna drive it. Now if I can get that evap leak situated

[@MK6CHRIS]

Thats a pretty rare issue. Let me know if u get it resolved. I love driving my Jetta and my other VWs, there's something about them

[@Not_Sure_2505]

Mine has the evap issue occasionally too. Pretty sure it's just the fuel cap so I'm not worried about it

[@streetcarmedia]

iv got a mk5 polo which has the 1.2 version of the ea211 and they are crazy good on fuel and they have decent power and are fun to drive

[@MK6CHRIS]

sweet mate enjoy it ! It's crazy this small displacement can do a lot

[@muskcoder6367]

This past July 9(2021) I bought a MK7 Jetta R Line 6 speed. Since buying I added a Unitronic Stage 1+, Neuspeed Rear Torsion bar, Euro Sport Front Upper Stress Bar, H&R Sport Lowering Springs, AFE CAI W/PRO DRY S FILTER, ECS Rear Muffler Delete, B2BFAB Jetta 2019+ Flush wheel spacer kit w/hardware and Vredestein Hypertrac All Season 225/50R17 tires. All the while, I've been getting high 40's to low 50's MPG on the highway and about 40, just driving around. Great car. I had a 2 door 16 GTI, tuned and very well sorted suspension, built for road course track days, but spinal surgery kind of ended it for me. I still wanted something fun to drive and the R line was it. The only thing I didn't want was the sunroof, but these manual cars are hard to find.

[@MK6CHRIS]

Hey, those are some tasteful mods. Spacers, not a fan but everything else is good. Volkswagen does a good job with the manual cars in stock form. I always wanted a 2dr MT GTI. If I am lucky, I'll get one of those and go full send with it. These 1.4 motors get great gas mpg if you stay on low boost. Enjoy it my friend and rest that spine!!

[@muskcoder6367]

@@MK6CHRIS Thanks

[@sheldonrocko23]

Yes sir I own 2018 Jetta sport love my car!

[@MK6CHRIS]

Enjoy it !

[@michaelfitzgerald288]

My stock 6 speed 2020 jetta got on average 49mpg to work this morning. And I've I smoked my buddies 2000 v6 camary and was staying bumper to bumper with a clapped out v8 silverado. Its not much proof but I can definitely say no complaints with the engine stock. Definitely looking to do a few bolt ons

[@MK6CHRIS]

49mpg?! That's a blessing.... Also, I wish people would actually race my Jetta.... lol. I am really happy you shared this. Good to know! What bolt ons are you thinking about?

[@tedpierce8885]

Thanks for making me feel better about not getting the gli

[@MK6CHRIS]

lol I got you

[@BertDushenski-mt8pz]

I have a 17 Wolfsburg. Love the mileage and low rev on highway.

[@MK6CHRIS]

Enjoy it! The 2017s Wolfsburgs are so niceb

[@sammikanterman7234]

Amazing

[@MK6CHRIS]

Nooo.... You are amazing.

[@jeffbauer3425]

I have the manual 5 . No tune yet. Sometimes I wish I had the auto trans , ( I live in no curves flat south florida) but other times , I love the manual.

[@MK6CHRIS]

Enjoy it ! grass is always greener on the other side. Example : i wish I had the manual lol but I am more than pleased with my auto. I get that, I am hating the humidity is right with u

[@slomk7]

i just got a 2020 jetta r line ive been tuning in and cant wait to start modding i dont even know where to start

[@MK6CHRIS]

It’s a blank canvas, start where ever you want

[@slomk7]

@@MK6CHRIS took at trip to GMP Performance today ill be posting whats to come

[@jorbjorb1]

Best car for the money. I love my EA211 1.4T.

[@MK6CHRIS]

Agreed! Enjoy it !

[@MrDubC87203]

I have a s model ....basic but she moves!!! NGK LASER PLUGS, VOLCANO INTAKE WOW ....VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2.OL NON TURBO

[@MK6CHRIS]

Enjoy it for me! I miss my jetta

[@vladimirscares137]

Hey chris I was wondering if you could do a video on some of the important parts of a car that should be replaced/upgraded when adding mods. I’m a beginner for all this car mod stuff and I keep reading about intakes, downpipes, tunes, etc, but it’s hard to find information about what parts should also be replaced when going for performance. For example I keep hearing about the clutch having to be replaced after going stage 2 and also other stuff to do with the wheels/suspension such as new nuts and so on.

[@NOTaGLI]

Stage 2 1.4 tsi stock clutch isn't going to slip. Not even getting close to the torque numbers that are gonna give you a slip

[@MK6CHRIS]

I got you ! I've been thinking about that. However that video won't be out until Sept 8th! Are you able to wait for it? If you need quicker answers or you cant wait for the video, feel free, you can dm me on instagram.

[@MK6CHRIS]

John, it really depends on driving styles/habits. It really shouldn't slip but lots of stage 2 1.4Tsi guys have bad clutch slip on stage 2 and end out destroying there clutch and getting a new one. Now, maybe they aren't as good as you, which is possible. But that's hit or miss.

[@NOTaGLI]

@@MK6CHRIS I agree, I actually have the 1.8 but I was just kind of assuming most 1.4 TSI's aren't hitting crazy torque figures compared to the 1,8 &2.0s. Even with my full bolt on stage 2 1.8 tsi my clutch barely slips unless I try to launch and start spinning in 1st/2nd gear

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@NOTaGLI What? Really? I thought we used the same trans ? That's really surprising. You must have got lucky and got a good one. Good stuff . Yeah , no way we are hitting higher torque numbers than the 1.8s. We basically max out at 280whp. No more.

[@thisfckinguuyyy5211]

As soon as my 2016 Jetta 1.4 is paid off, (sometime in this century) I'm turning it into an exocar

[@MK6CHRIS]

Lol! Good luck. What exactly is a exocar?

[@thisfckinguuyyy5211]

@@MK6CHRIS basically, you remove everything that isn't the engine or wheels and then weld in a rollcage. Essentially, you have a giant gokart the weighs next to nothing with the capability to embarrass most supercars. Its something I've been wanting to do for a while.

[@YourRightSock]

Yo Chris, what do you think of the 1.5T they are going to be using for 2022+ non-GLI Jetta models?

[@MK6CHRIS]

I think those 1.5T base Jetta for 2023 is Volkswagens answer to the competition. ( The honda civic 1.5T / SI / Sport ) . I have heard a lot of good thing about it too. It should also have incredible tuning potential. It also looks like the main restricting part is yet again, the turbo. I also heard they'll have a manual AND a LSD.

[@domzcollesso9070]

The Jetta is nice I'm just worried about the mechatronics, what year Jetta is this btw?

[@MK6CHRIS]

Mine specifically is a 2016

[@NOTaGLI]

What kind of air intake temps do you get on a hot day?

[@MK6CHRIS]

oh god... it's so hot in Florida and mexico that I don't even bother to check what the gauge says. I'll check tomorrow and get back to you.. ( if I remember ) It's high for sure. Hot and humid here

[@herrgolf]

I have a 6-speed 2019 fully stock. I can get 43-47 mpg on long trips with AC on going 75-85 mph. But there’s horrific lag between gear changes which I don’t believe is turbo lag but rather emissions programming (bc it’ll pull without complaint in 3/4 gear around town at 1000 rpm). Does the performance chip eliminate this lag?

[@MK6CHRIS]

Yeah for sure . You gotta remember it’s also an under powered engine in combination with all the other stuff

[@wes276]

With the extra approx 60 hp and 90 ft/lbs of torque, how’s the reliability? I just got a 2019 this weekend with a 6 speed

[@MK6CHRIS]

no issues here. Your clutch will have troubles and slip because vw uses pancakes for clutches

[@MK6CHRIS]

hope this helps

[@wes276]

@@MK6CHRIS yeah I figured I’d need a new clutch if I started playing with it. I’m not touching it till the warranty expires and if I still have it, that’s when I’d start playing with it. And one of the first things I’d do is put a stronger clutch in

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@wes276 good stuff! Be smart

[@SuperSunnyGaming]

I’ve got the same car 2016 1.4 tsi but with the 5 speed Manuel transmission… what are your thoughts on tuning and turbo life span

[@t58beare]

Don't go above 22psi or you will blow the turbo incredibly quickly.

[@MK6CHRIS]

If you get an OTS ( off the shelf ) tune, you'll be okay. The clutch will go quick but turbo life span and motor life span will still be good. The manual is a whole lot of fun. So just enjoy it

[@MK6CHRIS]

I've heard a few people say that recently, makes sense since it's a small turbo . Lets hope I don't (or anyone else for that matter) have that issue

[@t58beare]

@@MK6CHRIS Burger Motorsports blew a few turbos while developing/testing the JB4. This is the reason they disabled a few maps. The weak point on these cars in terms of power is the turbo itself. Hoping for aftermarket turbo upgrades to pop up with more information. Forged rods and pistons are also possible on the MK7 from what I have heard.

[@SuperSunnyGaming]

@@t58beare too bad not the mk6’s

[@kinghippo4077]

Hey Chris where could I get a decent value priced downpipe for the 1.4t? I have an exhaust I have a short air intake. I purchased the turbo inlet and I have a racechip. Yet I wanted to get the downpipe. Any recommendations?

[@MK6CHRIS]

unitronic is great or like IE if they have . Maybe ecstuning

[@Euroboyz_sq]

Is the racechip good?

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@Euroboyz_sq I don’t recommend the “ race chip “ brand / tunes .

[@Euroboyz_sq]

@@MK6CHRIS oh ok thanks for letting me know

[@kinghippo4077]

The racechip basically is like a chip for more boost if I’m corrected. A proper tune would be better for the car

[@qseph8624]

I have a 2017 1.8tsi sel and I'm thinking of buying a 2021 am I going to see a significant drop in performance going to the 1.4 r line

[@MK6CHRIS]

yeah 1.8 is more powerful vs the 1.4 r line . however the inside will be nicer

[@jclifts6650]

Should I get a cold air intake first or a cat back borla exhaust first? Like how super important is the cold air intake if I’m never gonna tune up to stage 2?

[@andrewpriola6908]

They recommend an intake for stage 1

[@jclifts6650]

@@andrewpriola6908 oh my b I meant like not upgrading from stock. Or is stage 1 stock lol

[@andrewpriola6908]

@@jclifts6650 you don’t need an intake then if your keeping it stock not gonna gain any power with either, and no stage one isn’t stock

[@jclifts6650]

@@andrewpriola6908 thank you!

[@MK6CHRIS]

hey sorry for the late response, I hope you read this! The intake isn't "important" but it is FUN. If you enjoy the turbo and intake noises. If you aren't going to tune the car , then it doesn't matter what you do first! Either or. OR just exhaust. That works

[@jacobamison2609]

VW GVNG 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@MK6CHRIS]

helllll yeahhhhh vdub

[@tannervogel4820]

How many miles do you think you could toss on the 1.4 tsi before problems?

[@MK6CHRIS]

Many people have over 100k miles . I would say at least 150k before failures. But preventative maintenance can avoid that soooo maybe near 200k? I'll run my car until it blows so let's find out! Then I swap it after that

[@juliangedzierski2546]

From what I have read this engine is ace with no issues. No failures yes I have one in my A4 audi its great .

[@majestickingz5135]

yes sir safety first, gotta be able to stop a fast car!

[@MK6CHRIS]

slow* but yes exactly

[@yacluck8343]

Honestly I drove both and I prefer the 1.8, but on a gas mileage side, this wins hands down.

[@MK6CHRIS]

The 1.8T is a BEAST, don't get me wrong! So much potential and a lot of fun for stock car compared to this. You're right for sure

[@nine0two949]

I really wanted the 1.8 but i got mine for 12k with 24,000 km on it and im happy with it, 1.8s are wicked though!

[@yacluck8343]

@@nine0two949 that's cool you got it with that low km! If the 1.4s in my area had low kms I would've definitely reconsidered my choice. In the city here, stop and go traffic the 1.4 would've been a better choice overall. The gas consumption on the 1.8 is surprisingly bad for me.

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@nine0two949 Me too but hey. That's a good deal! These are more reliable long term too, so enjoy it. I will

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@yacluck8343 That's partly because of the turbo spooling so quickly in conjunction with a higher displacement. So it's less fuel efficient. That's too bad, I wish you the best of luck and better fuel economy

[@Fudgey7789]

I’m getting a 2017 tsi for my first car. I’m very lucky

[@MK6CHRIS]

Great idea! Congratz. It's a good first car to learn and enjoy. MPG is a blessing too . Especially now

[@Fudgey7789]

@@MK6CHRIS awsome I got a 5 speed manual I really want to get into upgrading my car like remove the muffler, lowering, new intake and rims. Stage 1 because I need this car to last me a few years

[@MK6CHRIS]

The manual is awesome! Definitely able to mod it. Enjoy it. Dont rush.

[@Fudgey7789]

@@MK6CHRIS my parents got a 5 year warranty so rip. I can only do rims and like grill

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@Fudgey7789 thats a great warranty. You can do a lot even with warranty. I did

[@Factfinders159]

Why does the 2021 1.4 sound like the lifters tap like crazy?

[@MK6CHRIS]

They do lol

[@johnathanyinger]

Stock to stock I like the Mazda 3 2.5 better. I could mention a dozen other fwd cars that are more fun to drive. Personally I think the next best VW Jetta is the 2023 1.5T Sport. It has an electronic LSD with the 6 speed manual. When Unitronic makes software for that car it will be excellent.

[@MK6CHRIS]

You're right, this isn't the most fun car to drive. My GF actually has a '16 Mazda 3 ( which I enjoy ) . Now in regards to the next base model vw Jetta , the 2023 1.5T. That car is the answer to the Honda Civic base and SI ( sport ) models. Which have a 1.5T too. I can definitely see that being a hit. I'll be covering all the specs and hopefully reviewing one as soon as my dealer gets one. I would love to bring that to the channel for a video

[@MK6CHRIS]

what makes you like the Mazda 3 better? Just curious

[@johnathanyinger]

@@MK6CHRIS The Mazda 2.5 doesn't pull timing and will rev all the way to redline. It's such a massive difference in engine tuning. Also, the clutch in the Mazda has a lot more feel and bite. Currently have 5th gen prelude, 8th gen civic SI, and the Jetta. I keep looking for a dc2 or b20v 5 lug integra with no luck.

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@johnathanyinger yeah I noticed that her car will rev to red line with ease. You have a nice collection there. Those dc2 are rare. That would be a nice find. You plan on selling anything to make room?

[@johnathanyinger]

@@MK6CHRIS I've been trying to kill a Mk4 Jetta 2.slow slushbox to make room lol. The guy I got it from decked the head and block(common headgasket problems). I beat the heck out of it and it keeps going. I think it's fried at least 5 ignition coils. Sooner or later I'll give up and make the switch.

[@pharmaphacts7204]

I am considering Jetta/Golf as my next used car to buy, so do you recommend it? I wanna know if this sh** is reliable as a daily use car + a cruising car for medium distance trips

[@MK6CHRIS]

If it had a 1.4T motor, it’s a solid motor. If it’s a 1.8, I would avoid. If it’s a newer 2.0T, it’s almost perfect

[@wetlikewater4662]

Is the ea211 reliable? With the dry dsg 1.4L

[@MK6CHRIS]

The ea211 is great! In the states , I believe we only have the tiptronic 1.4T . NOT DSG* At least mine isn't

[@Me-eb3wv]

The poor man’s sport car. Not hating I’m that poor man 😂

[@domzcollesso9070]

Why didn't you compare it to the civic sport 1.5 turbo 🤣

[@MK6CHRIS]

The whole point of the video was to show that vw made a solid motor with a lot less money and displacement vs a bigger naturally aspirated motor

[@rileyhance318]

better to get the 1.8t that came in the 2014 and 2015 jetta se. pretty much a full gli for much cheaper

[@MK6CHRIS]

interesting just the middle trim is all , close to a GLI but with lots of short cuts taken

[@rileyhance318]

@@MK6CHRIS i mean what do you expect. its capable of the same power for half the price. sure you dont get an lsd and the suspension

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@rileyhance318 good point there too. Don’t forget the 2.0 has more potential and is way more reliable . It can also handle power too. The 1.4 is capable of the same power too

[@rileyhance318]

@@MK6CHRIS i wouldnt say the 2.0 is more reliable. both are the same design apart from the 2.0 being bored out. due to the stronger thicker walls on the 1.8t it should be capable of more boost. the 2.0t is based on the 1.8t design not the other way around. and the 1.4t is based on neither. it was designed to be a base model engine to replace the 2.0 na motor

[@domzcollesso9070]

Your wrong cause the civic 1.5 turbo comes with much more power and good fuel economy

[@MK6CHRIS]

Video isn’t about the 1.5 civic

[@thomaslapierre9643]

Comparing the 2.0 liter civic to your 1.4t 🤣 compare the 1.5t of the sport trim (below the si) civic with your 1.4t and you’re gone in the dust my guy. Plus there’s a lot more aftermarket support for the 1.5t civic platform than the 1.4t jetta/golf and Honda got one of the best manual transmission

[@MK6CHRIS]

Good points, all I was trying to say is that vw did MORE with LESS. Plain and simple. I provided proof of that too

[@josephchapman1993]

The 1.8/2.0 is better

[@MK6CHRIS]

Agreed, that's why I am getting a 2019 2.0T manual Golf R soon. But don't miss the point, the 1.4T engine is insanely good for it's size in comparison to the competition. " do more with less "

[@Builtmk6]

First

[@GM-br7qj]

Dammit. Second I guess

[@Builtmk6]

@@GM-br7qj maybe next time😔

[@MK6CHRIS]

y'all are the best !

[@Builtmk6]

@@MK6CHRIS read my name bro🙄

[@Builtmk6]

No homo*

[@canwefixit8129]

That is not pushing 210 hp and 270 ft lbs of torque. you are on drugs, lets see a dyno. A tune, muff delete and a intake is not netting you that kind of gains.

[@MK6CHRIS]

hello? I have a muffler delete? I'm full bolt on tune bro. I'm on E too lmfao. There's plenty of dyno's of this car doing 277wtq on stage 2.... 210hp at the crank for sure wheel idk. Unitronic website has 196hp 257 ft lbs of torque on there dyno on trash octane and no intake and no exhaust.

[@canwefixit8129]

@@MK6CHRIS Turbo muffler not exhaust is what i was referring. 277 whp, yeah right. intake on a 1.4L adds 5 HP tops. maybe that for exhaust. its a tiny engine, a stock airbox isn't restricting 20 hp lol.

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@canwefixit8129 read again, it says 277wtq no whp. yeah there’s no turbo muffler on this car. You clearly have no idea what you’re talking about. Tuning to accommodate for better parts and fuel will yield you those results . Let me inform you on my mods since you don’t know. I have an intake , turbo inlet , 3in downpipe, 2.5 proper exhaust, E30 fuel, light weight wheels , and rotors. I do have to say , an intake alone won’t give you 20hp, so your right about that . A tune to accommodate an intake wont net you 20hp either , but 1-15 yes. There’s plenty of dynos to prove that.

[@canwefixit8129]

@@MK6CHRIS my bad, you are the first person I have ever seen say wtq. Why? Because people just say torque. There is no such thing as torque at the wheels or torque at the crank. Torque is torque (a mathematical equation). Unlike HP which is actually a measurement of power under a load. If a car produces 200 hp at the wheels measured by a dyno, it’s not calculating torque the same way. It’s simply a programmed calculator that takes 200, multiples it by max rpm then divides it by 5252. Bottom line I have a 2021 Jetta, some external bolt ons and a tune is not netting a 30% power gain. A stock exhaust and intake is not very restrictive when it comes to a gutless 4 cylinder engine. A tune might free up something but not that. It’s not like chopping the cats and muffler off of a gt mustang that actually frees up some restriction. A 2.5 inch exhaust is a joke. At 1.4Ls that’s wasted pipe

[@MK6CHRIS]

@@canwefixit8129 I’m not informed on how horsepower or torque is measured but if the dyno says wheel torque I type on my phone wtq because it’s easier . Let’s not forget, torque and hp go together so disregarding it is missing the point. The dyno says 257torque at the crank , another one says 277torque at the wheels. 2 different dynos , 2 different results. Turbo cars are different. You can’t compare a NA GT . They make power differently . You ever see a hybrid turbo 1.8/2.0 with a 4inch downpipe? Do you know what that does? More boost because it can actually flow it. Same concept here with my 2.5 cat back. It’s a performance exhaust for a reason. Now, you can’t sit here and disregard what I’ve seen, especially when you haven’t done it. Some cars and ecus make more power, some make less. That has been documented since the car dyno was a thing . I take offense when you think I’m spewing nonsense , because I am here to share my experiences and help others. Now I make mistakes. But I didn’t stutter. My car makes those number , or close too it. You can’t compare data from one mod adding this much, it’s about the combination of them all working together . After all, that’s what a car is . Parts working together to flow. The dyno says I netted 30% more power. Do me a favor, call me out when I’m actually wrong instead of offending me with no basis. No information to back up anything. Do me another favor , Enjoy your car, you got a good one.